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Reno Philharmonic seeks video submissions for 'Home Means Nevada' concert set
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/02/2014 - 4:18pmAs part of the Reno Philharmonic Association’s celebration of Nevada's sesquicentennial, the orchestra features a special arrangement of “Home Means Nevada” by David Bugli, originally composed by Bertha Raffetto, during its Classix Two concert set, a Nevada 150th Signature event.
The Reno Philharmonic is now seeking video submissions of “Home Means Nevada” performances from schools and music groups across the state to include as part of a video montage of submitted performances during the concert.
Super full moon hike Sept. 8 at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 7:49pmTake a Super Full Moon lit hike next Monday and learn some of the backlit history of the Washoe Valley. This is an easy one mile round-trip hike north of Carson City to the gazebo on the Deadman’s Creek trail at the start of the third "Super Moon" of the year.
Holiday weekend thus far results in several misdemeanor, handful of felony arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 4:45pmA 61-year-old Carson City man faces a misdemeanor DUI charge after allegedly driving his Dodge Ram through the yard of a Mayflower Way home on Friday afternoon, breaking a fence and crashing into an unoccupied Jeep, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, officers were called to the residence and made contact with the driver of the pickup. The man said he was OK and told the officer that he had nothing to do with the accident. The man was in the driver’s seat of the vehicle, which was flipped on its side.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Sept. 7
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 2:49pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 2-7, 2014. Crews will be striping roadways throughout the city weekdays between the hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Minor delays are expected on roadways that are being striped while the work occurs.
Dudley L. Kline, Jr.
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 5:23pmApr 19, 1938 - Aug 12, 2014 Dudley L. Kine Jr, 76, of Lake Tahoe Nevada passed away at his home August 12 after a brief battle with c...
Man jailed on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:31amAn 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday, 9:55 a.m. in the 1600 block of East Fifth Street on five misdemeanor charges, including driving under the influence of marijuana, following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, an officer stopped the man for failing to maintain a lane of travel westbound on Fifth Street from the roundabout. During the traffic stop the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Steam locomotive runs Labor Day weekend at State Railroad Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/28/2014 - 3:59pmFamily time is around the bend in Carson City as Labor Day weekend arrives. The 1905 Steam Locomotive No. 25 highlights the Labor Day weekend celebration at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City. The historic Virginia and Truckee train will carry passengers on 30-minute trips departing every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday through Monday, Aug. 30 through Sept. 1.
The museum’s Jacobsen Interpretive Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A first-time Musk Ox hunt in the High Arctic
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:27pmAbout 5 miles away on the distant horizon, we could see black dots on the amazingly pure white, snow-covered, barren ground, 130 miles east of Tuktoyaktuk (Tuk), Northwest Territories, Canada.
Our guide Chuck Gruben of Tuk said there they are, let's get going.
This hunt was to be my first-ever musk ox hunt, my second-ever guided hunt.
It was something that I wanted to do for a long time.
I was sitting home one night and thought what the heck, I should go.
My wife agreed, so the necessary arrangements went into high gear.
Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ Exhibition at Historic Minden Inn Through Sept. 12
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:44amA Western Nevada College student veteran crouches down on her knees to search for those she served with. The mother of a fallen soldier stares at the face of her son. The Wall of the Dead quietly tells the story of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, and the thousands who have died.
“Always Lost, A Meditation on War,” the nationally touring humanities exhibition created by WNC students and faculty, opened Monday at the historic Minden Inn, 1594 Esmeralda Ave., and remains through Friday, Sept. 12.
Nevada 150 Sesquicentennial events lined up through September
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:44amThe deadline to submit applications for Official and Signature Nevada 150 events will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Over 400 events have been held across the Silver State since Nevada Day 2013, in celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, with many more ahead. To submit an event application please visit www.Nevada150.org. For questions or additional information please contact Scott Carey, events and community relations manager, at 775-687-0645 or shcarey@nevada150.org.
The following events will be held Sept. 1 through Sept. 14.
Carson City deputies make three DUI arrests overnight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:16amA 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday, August 27, 12:49 a.m. in the 600 block of West Spear Street on a misdemeanor charge of DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
According to the arrest report, a reporting witness observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Carson Street without headlights and had struck several curbs in a fast food restaurant drive-thru.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 8:08amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of August 27 through Labor Day.
Column: Avoid the penalty for underpayment of estimated tax
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 2:35pmIf your individual income tax return ends up with a balance to pay of more than $1,000, you may incur a small penalty for Underpayment of Estimated Tax. Form 2210 is used to compute the penalty and it is a fun form with many special rules.
The penalty is not really only about estimated tax. If you have tax withheld from wages, retirement, social security benefits, etc. and you owe more than $1,000 with your return, you may incur the penalty.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Aug. 31
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 10:18amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 25-31. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on Highway 50 from Arrowhead Drive in Carson City to Baldwine Lane in Mound House. There will be single lane closures on weeknights from 1 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in the westbound direction and from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. in the eastbound direction.
On Monday, August 25, Telegraph Street will be closed to through traffic between Division Street and Minnesota Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Senator Square: Carson High students return with plenty of sports, clubs and activities
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 10:10amWelcome back to another week of Senator Square, all news about students, staff and events at Carson High School. If you have information you’d like the community to know about in relation to CHS, please contact me agolik@carson.k12.nv.us.
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Man jailed on felony child abuse charge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/22/2014 - 10:03amA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on a felony charge of child abuse after allegedly hitting and punching two juveniles, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Michael Todd Presley was arrested at 9:10 p.m. in the 4500 block of Short Putt Drive. He also faces a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery. According to the arrest report, officers were called to Governor’s Field at 4:15 p.m. regarding a report of suspected child abuse.
One of Carson City’s Most Popular Trainers Passes the Torch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 2:01pmOn Sept. 1 the Carson City fitness mainstay Body by Pilates studio will be changing hands as Master trainer and founder Jan Shaw will be handing over the reins to Carson resident and certified Pilates instructor Angela Kennedy.
Shaw became interested in Pilates after a chance meeting with legendary trainer Leslee Bender. Jan trained at Bender’s Reno Studio receiving her certifications and opened Body by Pilates in 2003. The studio quickly became a local favorite for Pilates training and Yoga and has remained a popular training campus throughout the last decade.
Douglas authorities say human remains found near top of Spooner tentatively identified
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 4:12pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has made a tentative identification on the skeletal remains discovered June 23 near the top of Spooner Summit in a remote, wooded area between the Tahoe Rim Trail and Kings Canyon Road.
The cause of death is still pending the autopsy results. Douglas County Sheriff's Sgt. Pat Brooks said Wednesday that DNA from the remains has been collected and DNA has been taken from the parents of the person who it is believed to be the deceased.
5th Annual Chairman’s Scramble Golf Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 11:32amWe want to offer you the opportunity to again enjoy a day of golf on one of Carson City's finest golf courses followed by a very special barbecue to be cooked and served by the Culinary Pro Start and Skills USA students under the direction of the ProStart NATIONAL Teacher of the Year, Penny Reynolds who oversees the culinary programs at Carson High.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 20-27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 7:58amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug 20-27. Varying conditions exist due to extreme drought conditions.
Scout launches food drive this Saturday and again Sept. 6 for FISH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 10:42amI am Nick Bowler of Troop 16 in Carson City. I am working on a food drive for FISH for my Eagle Scout project. There will be drop off locations at both Carson City Walmart locations on Saturday, August 23.
There will also be a drop off location on Sept. 6 at First Baptist Church on Mountain Street during their annual Block Party. FISH feeds over 300 families per month and their shelves are empty right now. They can use any non-perishable food item but really need protein like beans, tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese or chili.
Carson City man jailed for allegedly giving 14-year-old cocaine to hold
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/18/2014 - 3:32pmAn 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday on three felony drug charges including suspicion of furnishing cocaine to a 14-year-old girl following a traffic stop, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Chase Morse was stopped by a sheriff’s sergeant at 5:47 p.m. in the 2600 block of Fairview Drive after he clocked the driver going 57 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer asked for a K9 unit to respond because of a smell of marijuana in the vehicle.
Carson City restaurant and food inspections through Aug. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 4:59pmSee the full report below.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Aug. 24
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/17/2014 - 8:11amHere is the Carson City area road report for week of August 18-24: The Nevada Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on Highway 50 from Arrowhead Drive in Carson City to Baldwine Lane in Mound House.
There will be single lane closures on weeknights from 1 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in the westbound direction and from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. in the eastbound direction.
Woman jailed on felony drug charge after pills found without prescriptions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 10:15amA 50-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Thursday in the area of Brown and Gordon streets on a felony charge of possessing prescription drugs without prescriptions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Lillian Kay Meyer, also faces misdemeanor charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of bail conditions.
Carson City’s 7.9 percent unemployment rate goes unchanged in July
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/15/2014 - 8:12amJuly’s unemployment rate in Carson City was 7.9 percent, unchanged from June, according to figures released Friday from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Statewide, the rate held steady for the month at 7.7 percent, but is still 2.2 percentage points lower than July 2013. Las Vegas’ unemployment rate edged up to 8.2 percent. However, the unemployment rates in both Carson City and Reno remained at their June levels. Reno’s July unemployment reading was 7.3 percent.
Outdoors with Don Q: Flowers, bird and animals are her favorites subjects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 11:52amBy now, you know that many of the photos attached to my outdoor articles at Carson Now are those taken by my wife, Elaine. She is not a professional photographer, does not have professional photo training or professional equipment, but does possess a great natural talent for framing her photo subjects with the proper backgrounds.
Between the two of us, we have a total of three "Point and Shoot" cameras: An old Pentax Optio 750Z (The one I use), a Cannon Power Shot Sx280 HS (her favorite) and a Sony HD VCHD (her backup camera).
Lyon County leaders, planning commissioners discuss land use and development code
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 11:22amThe Lyon County Board of County Commissioners and the Planning Commission conducted a joint workshop August 12 in Yerington to discuss the draft Title 15 Land Use and Development Code. The respective Boards agreed on the following process:
The Planning Commission will continue to review and make recommendations on the portions of the LUDC that have yet been vetted by the Planning Commission.
Carson City man jailed on felony child abuse charge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 10:32amA 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of child abuse after allegedly hitting his juvenile-age son and kicking him out a car, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Christian Omar Rivera is being held on $40,000 bail. According to the arrest report, officers were called to the area of South Lompa Lane and Menlo Drive at 1:59 p.m. on a report of a child kicked out of a car. Dispatch reported that an adult male driving a white Cadillac got into altercation with a juvenile who was riding in the vehicle, and then drove away leaving the child behind.
Nevada celebrates Sesquicentennial with August event lineup
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 2:00pmMany celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 15 through Aug. 31.